1934 - 2024

Services for Monteen Bullard, 89, of Canton, were held Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Eubank Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Roberson offi ciating. Interment was in Haven of Memories. Mrs. Bullard passed away February 19, 2024, at her home. She was born August 21, 1934, in Erick, Oklahoma to Frank L. and Lela Lorene Carter Stafford.

Monteen married Donald Bullard on June 1, 1951. After they moved to Canton, Monteen became a caterer for special events, weddings and anniversary parties in Van Zandt County for many years. She was also a floral designer for The Christmas Store in Tyler for many years.

Monteen was very involved in the community. She helped start the Iris Garden Club, was a member of Keep Texas Beautiful and Keep Canton Beautiful, and a member of the Main Street Board.

Mrs. Bullard is preceded in death by her son, Russell Bullard; daughter, Karen Hernandez; sister, Sandra Trotter; and brother George Rogers.

Monteen is survived by her husband of almost 73 years, Donald Bullard; son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Christi Bullard; five grandchildren: Don Bullard, Jeremy Bullard, Donnie Joe Frazier, Joleena Frazier and Brianna Ethridge; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and sisters: Shirley Ward and Patsy Doss.

Pallbearers were Don Bullard, Jeremy Bullard, Donnie Joe Frazier, Gage Bullard, Dawson Bullard, Braxton Ethridge and Cohen Ethridge.